Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Rail PTS for prisoners at HMP Coldingley

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System, focusing on education and training services. The contract, titled "Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Rail PTS for prisoners at HMP Coldingley," is valued at £29,950.05. This initiative, located in London, United Kingdom, will deliver a Network Rail Standard PTS Awareness course for prisoners, with the contract active from 3rd August 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the process culminated in the award stage as of 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those adept at delivering vocational training in the rail industry, a key growth area. Smaller enterprises and social ventures that cater to specialised educational needs and have expertise in safety and railway systems would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. Companies like Elite Project Services Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, exemplify the adaptability required for succeeding in these dynamic procurement environments.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Rail PTS for prisoners at HMP Coldingley

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Rail PTS for prisoners at HMP Coldingley. The supplier will deliver a Network Rail Standard PTS Awareness, including AC & DCCR electrification, non-accredited. At the end of the course, Learners will complete verbal and written assessments with successful candidates receiving the relevant certificates and industry cards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a8628dc-ee26-4728-ae68-d6b24047257b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0cd7d6-d825-4593-b1fe-b34c3d6b5455
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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